[SatNews] New channels are now being distributed into Asia via this Company's video neighborhood...

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN ), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), has selected Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) to provide satellite broadcast of NICK JR. and MTVN HD. The channels will be distributed across the Asia Pacific region via the ABS-1 satellite’s C-band video neighborhood, starting on June 1st . ABS is providing an integrated broadcast solution to VIMN including turn-around, encryption, multiplexing, uplink and broadcast from Europe to Asia. MTVN HD will be VIMN’s first all HD channel launched in Asia, and will be transmitted in 1080i format for optimal quality. NICK JR. will be in 576i SD format, and both channels will be broadcast via the B Beam of the ABS-1 satellite at its prime location of 75 degrees East. NICK JR., is one of the world’s leading multi-platform entertainment brands for children and parents and features programming dedicated to stimulate, educate and excite young inquisitive minds with innovative and award winning shows such as Dora The Explorer, Diego, Go!, Little Bill, Ni Hao, Kai-Lan, Blue’s Clues and the Wonder Pets!. Nick JR. engages with children through connected learning and the “play to learn” philosophy. MTVNHD, a brand new HD premium music channel, is the home of the best that music can offer. It delivers the highest quality HD content from live music, music videos, music documentaries and original productions of bands and artists and cutting edge reality programs. MTVNHD programs include MTVNHD Live Vibrations, 360 sessions, Music Alphabet and more.